01. Bare Necessities Youth Series

Bare Necessities is an introductory workshop series open to youth in St. John Parish in grades 3 - 6 conducted by both the St. John Parish 4-H Program and the St. John Parish Library. This program has been designed to allow youth to learn basic important life skills.

What are the Dates?

February 12 – Self-Defense – Intro to Jitsu

April 10

Topics will be added once presenters have been secured.

Where and What Time are Sessions Taking Place?

All sessions will take place at the Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library - Reserve Branch from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

How Much does it Cost & Where to Sign Up?

This program is FREE! Families will have to sign up for each session.

Bare Necessities Youth Series Sign up

02. Get the Picture Contest

The Get the Picture Contest is a photography contest for all St. John Parish 4-H members. This contest aims to encourage 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful and expressive communication tool, develop life skills in communication and expressive arts, and provide 4-H members with a platform to display their skills and passion for photography. Each month will feature a different theme. This month’s theme is Nature/Landscape and will be due February 7, 2025. And the last theme is St. John the Baptist Parish, and it is due March 10, 2025.

Get the Picture Contest Online Submission

03. Monthly Trivia

Answer the trivia question by March 7, 2025, for a chance to win a prize.

What university is 4-H an educational program of in St. John Parish?

Trivia Submission

04. Beef Poster Contest

Louisiana 4-H is hosting the 2025 Louisiana Beef Industry Council Beef Poster Contest. This contest encourages youth to learn more about the beef industry while promoting the beef industry, products, and nutrition.

This contest is open to all 4-H’ers, 4^th-12^th graders. Only “22x28” poster boards or digital submissions will be accepted for this contest. All posters must use the theme Very Healthful, Very Delicious and must be the 4-H members' original work using resources wisely.

Posters and digital designs should generate positive images and promote beef (not live cattle production) using the indicated theme. Posters should promote beef without projecting negative messages toward other agricultural commodities (chicken, pork, etc.).

Divisions:

• Division I: 4^th – 6^th grade
• Division II: 7^th – 9^th grade
• Division III: 10^th – 12^th grade
• Division Digital – Open division. All grades will compete together

The deadline to submit all poster is February 14, 2025

Beef Poster Contest Information

05. Draw-A-Dairy Billboard Contest

Louisiana 4-H is hosting the 2025 Draw-A-Dairy Billboard Contest. This contest encourages youth to learn more about milk and milk products and their importance to healthy bodies. Through creative and original thinking participants will develop a visual form of marketing communication to convey thoughts and ideas.

Open to 4-H members in grades 4^th – 12^th, youth will be placed within their respective division based on their grade level. Posters must be on a 22” x 28” regular poster board ONLY, no digital submission allowed!

The deadline to submit your poster is February 14, 2025

Dairy Billboard Contest Information

06. Senior Honor Cords

Graduating seniors, apply to receive a 4-H Honor Cord that you can wear during your commencement! To receive an honor cord, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be an enrolled 4-H member and in good standing
• Must be a graduating senior
• Must have been enrolled in 4-H for at least 3 years of your high school career
• Must have participated in at least one state sponsored 4-H program in the past 3 years or demonstrated exemplary parish-level program involvement.

Must complete the online application by Friday February 14, 2025.

07. 2025 4-H Scholarships

College can be expensive, and 4-H would like to assist youth involved in its program to continue their education. The 2025 4-H Scholarship application is now available for graduating seniors to complete. All scholarships are under ONE (1) application, make sure you indicate on the application which scholarships you would like to apply for (select all that apply).

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Friday, February 14, 2025.

4-H Scholarship Information

08. Community Service Award

In 4-H, we pledge our hands to larger service. 4-H members make contributions to their communities in many ways. This year, St. John 4-H will award one (1) 4-H member with the 4-H Community Service Award. In order to be considered for this award, youth must complete the award application and submit it by Feb. 14, 2025. To access the application, visit https://lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parish...

09. Golden Clover Award

Are you 14 years old or younger as of January 1, 2025? Consider applying for the 4-H Golden Clover Award! 4-H members who apply must have at least two (2) years of 4-H Club work, including this year, and score at least 250 points on the application scorecard. 4-H members can only win this award once.

The deadline to submit your application to the 4-H Office is Feb. 14, 2025

10. Emerald Achievement Award

Are you 15 years old or older as of January 1, 2025? Consider applying for the 4-H Emerald Achievement Award! 4-H members who apply must have at least three (3) years of 4-H Club work, including this year, have completed one (1) year of active Jr. Leader work, excluded this year, and scored at least 360 points on the application scorecard. 4-H members can only win this award once.

The deadline to submit your application to the 4-H Office is February 14, 2025

11. Outstanding 4-H Club Leader Award

4-H Club Leaders are the backbone of a 4-H Program! They serve as liaisons between the Parish 4-H office and their respective schools and contribute countless hours to making a child’s 4-H experience memorable. The St. John 4-H Program is grateful to have the dedicated educators that serve in this capacity. This year, we are introducing the Outstanding 4-H Club Leader Award and asking the public – 4-H members, 4-H Alumni, Parent/Guardians, Volunteers/Support, etc., to nominate a school 4-H Club Leader for this award that will be given out during 4-H Achievement Day. All nominations must be submitted online by Friday, February 14, 2025. You can access the nomination at https://lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parish...

12. 4-H Theme Contest

What’s a good theme for the 2025-2026 4-H year? Send us your most creative ideas for a slogan – in seven (7) words or less. Illustrations must accompany the phrase and will be part of the contest. The winning slogan will be brief and “catchy,” capturing the spirit of St. John the Baptist Parish 4-H. The slogan will be used throughout the 2025-2026 program year on advertisements, shirts, newsletters, and more. The winning theme will be announced at 4-H Achievement Day. The deadline to submit your entry is Feb. 14, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.lsuagcenter.com/articles/page167483749...

13. Project Books

All 4-H Project Books and Guides are due to the 4-H Office by February 28, 2025. Please note that this is not the 4 H Record Book. Those who complete the book or guide will be recognized at Achievement Day.

14. Passports

All 4-H Passports are due to the 4-H Office by February 28, 2025. Those who completed the passport will be recognized at Achievement Day.

15. Marsh Maneuvers

Do you have an interest in being immersed in the Louisiana marsh where you will learn about coastal ecology, take an airboat ride, go crabbing, and more? Consider participating in one of the best 4-H experiences Louisiana has to offer, Marsh Maneuvers! This five-day overnight camping experience is open to youth who in grades 9-12 during the 2024-25 school year and will take place July 21 – 25, 2025. St. John Parish is allotted one (1) male camper this summer, however we can have a wait list for either gender in case a spot comes available. The cost of the camp is $50 and the deadline to inform Mr. Xavier (xbell@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-497-3261) is March 31, 2025.

16. St. John 4-H Field Trips

St. John the Baptist 4-H will be offering three (3) field trip opportunities for members to be a part of.

April 16, 2025: 4^th – 6^th graders will have an opportunity to be learn about Louisiana culture and history as we visit museums and attractions in Downtown Baton Rouge.

April 17, 2025: 4^th – 12^th graders will have an opportunity to go on a safari ride and swamp tour.

April 21, 2025: 7^th – 12^th graders will visit the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), an educational destination on the Louisiana coast. During the visit, 4-H members will learn about marine biology while taking a research cruise, participating in lab activities, and learning about the various marine science careers available to them. There is a limited number of spots available.

17. 2025 4-H Summer Camp

The time has come to begin registering for 4-H Summer Camp. The camp will be held July 17-19, 2025, and will take place at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA. 4^th-6^th graders are eligible to attend. 4-H Camp is a ton of fun! Recreational activities include swimming, canoeing, volleyball, arts & crafts, and dancing. Also, campers will participate in one out of seven educational tracks that allow them to learn in a non-traditional environment. The cost for camp this summer is $150.00 per camper. This fee includes lodging, meals, transportation, a parish group picture, and a camp t-shirt. A payment schedule has been established to assist in paying for camp. Also, multiple opportunities are available for those who need financial assistance.

The deadline to submit your initial deposit of $75 and the camp registration form is April 1, 2025.

For more information, visit https://lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parish...

18. Want to be a Camp Counselor or Adult Volunteer at Camp

Camp Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center has seen thousands of individuals for over 100 years at 4-H Summer Camp. As we begin the recruiting process for camp this summer, we need individuals to attend camp as Camp Counselors and Adult Volunteers.

Camp Counselors are those in grades 9^th-12^th who serve as role models and assist with camp activities at 4-H Camp. Adult Volunteers are 18 years of age and older (NOT currently enrolled as a 4‑H member), serve as chaperones, and assist with camp activities while at camp.

19. 4-H University

Consider being a part of the St. John 4-H delegation at this year’s 4-H University on LSU Campus! 8^th through 12^th grade 4-H members are eligible to attend. With 35 contests to compete in or participate in Clover College, there is something you for. It is now time to register to participate in this event. 4-H University will take place June 17 – 19, 2025.

The cost to participate is $100, which includes registration, housing, transportation, and parish t-shirt. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their meals and event shirt. If multiple youth within a household attend camp, the registration cost is $50/per additional child. The child must be within the same family account in 4-H Online and must complete a registration form.

The deadline to submit your initial deposit of $50 and the registration form is April 4, 2025. All outstanding balances must be paid by May 15, 2025, to participate.

For more information regarding contest rules and registration, visit https://lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parish...